KMBC say they have no alternative but to release greenbelt for residential development, due to government housing targets. Protesters say the cost is too great to the environment, however, and have no confidence that local roads, schools, NHS facilities and other infrastructure can cope with the population growth.

The reconvened meeting, which is open to the public, takes place at 6pm on Wednesday 6 January in the Council Chambers in Huyton. You can read the agenda here.